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Russia's path to 2024 Olympics takes shape, Ukraine objects

Russia’s path to sending a team to the Paris Olympics next year has become clearer amid fierce objections from Ukraine

The Independent UK

UK government hits out at decision not to ban Russian athletes from Paris 2024 Olympics

It appears as though the International Olympic Committee are leaning towards allowing Russians to compete at the 2024 Games but a key UK government figures disagree

Daily Mirror

Paris Olympics bosses plan to include 'neutral' Russian and Belarusian athletes

Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have confirmed they are thrashing out plans to allow Russian athletes into the event as "neutrals", despite calls from the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ban them due to the conflict between the two countries.

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British Government criticises decision to allow Russian athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics

The IOC says the “vast majority” of Olympic stakeholders support the creation of a pathway for Russian athletes to return as neutrals.

The Independent UK

Olympics-Russian athletes could participate in Asian competitions - IOC

Russian and Belarusian athletes could participate in Asian events with the International Olympic Committee looking at options for their return to international competitions.

Reuters

IOC accused of ‘endorsing’ invasion of Ukraine over U-turn on Russians competing at Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been accused of “endorsing” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after it said it would “explore a pathway” for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at next year’s Paris Olympics.

Evening Standard

Minister condemns IOC for opening door to Russian athletes to compete at Paris Olympics in 2024

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan hits out at Olympic bosses for paving way for Russian stars to compete as neutrals at Games next year

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Olympic chiefs accused of "endorsing" Russia's war in Ukraine due to Paris 2024 stance

A statement from the IOC this week has opened the door for Russian athletes to compete at next year's Olympic Games under a neutral flag despite opposition from Ukraine's president

Daily Mirror

IOC clears path for Russians to compete at Paris Olympics

The IOC made clear Wednesday it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky’s call to exclude them entirely.

France 24

IOC flags pathway to Olympic return for Russian, Belarusian athletes despite Ukrainian protests

The International Olympic Committee flags its intention to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutral flag at upcoming summer and winter Games, sparking outrage from Ukrainians.

ABC News

IOC gives green light for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in Paris

Russian and Belarusian athletes will have to compete under a neutral flag at the 2024 Olympics.

The Independent UK

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Russia Olympics plea rejected by IOC

The IOC made clear it wants Russians to compete at tParis 2024 as neutral athletes

The Independent UK

Olympic bosses set out hopes for Russian athletes competing at Paris 2024 in ‘unifying mission’

Ukraine calls for Russian athletes to be banned falls on deaf ears at IOC

Evening Standard

IOC seeks pathway to let Russians compete at Paris Olympics

The IOC has made clear it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes

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Olympic chiefs to make cricket decision as ICC propose men's and women's T20 inclusion

Cricket has not featured at the Olympics since the 1900 games, but the International Cricket Council are hoping that it will return at the 2028 event in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Olympics coverage to remain free-to-air on the BBC

The broadcaster will continue to provide coverage of the Games across all its platforms

ABC News

The challenge of delivering a 'climate-positive' 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games

Brisbane is contractually obligated to deliver the first "climate-positive" Games, but what does the concept actually mean and how will we achieve it? An expert says sacrifices will be required.

Daily Mirror

Ukraine allies could boycott Paris 2024 Olympics if Russia competes, IOC warned

A year and half away from the Paris Olympic Games, Ukraine's allies in the war against Russia have dropped an early hint on their status for the next edition of the prestigious event

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Sebastian Vettel will be glad he retired as Lewis Hamilton to be affected by new FIA ban

The FIA is introducing a new rule for the 2023 season which will prohibit some of the work Hamilton and Vettel have done using their F1 platforms in recent years

ABC News

The International Olympic Committee is throwing tradition out the window. What will that mean for Brisbane 2032?

As the Sunshine State inches closer to hosting the world’s biggest sporting event, the IOC has shifted focus.

Belfast Live

Paddy Barnes pens letter to IOC over boxing threat at Olympics

The International Olympic Committee is set to pull the plug on boxing's participation at the Games after Paris 2024

Irish Mirror

Paddy Barnes pens letter to IOC chiefs in bid to get Boxing re-instated for the LA Olympics

The two-time Olympic bronze medallist is dispatching his words to federations worldwide, and to top stars such as Katie Taylor and Claressa Shields, to gain support

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Email hints Games committee was involved in bid-rigging

The investigation of suspected bid-rigging for contracts to plan test events for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics has found that the organizing committee sent an email to Dentsu Inc. prior to bidding with a list of bidders and a note stating, "We have agreed on them."

Daily Mirror

World Aquatics president speaks out amid potential Olympic return for Russian athletes

French president Emmanuel Macron says that sport should not be 'politicised' as the IOC look into ways to 'overcome the grave dilemma' of Russian athletes being banned from competing

The Independent UK

50 years later, sprinter Matthews welcomed back to Olympics

The International Olympic Committee says it will allow American gold-medal sprinter Vince Matthews back at the games more than 50 years after banning him for his low-key racial injustice protest at the Munich Olympics

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